used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading War, adventure, discovery, favor virility.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The scholar poets are occupied with that which makes for culture, taste, refinement, ease, art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The scholar poets are occupied with that which makes for culture, taste, refinement, ease, art.
for the reason that
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading The scholar poets are occupied with that which makes for culture, taste, refinement, ease, art.
the act of discovering something
From this reading War, adventure, discovery, favor virility.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The scholar poets are occupied with that which makes for culture, taste, refinement, ease, art.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
to or in any or all places
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
promote over another
From this reading War, adventure, discovery, favor virility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
fruitionnounUS /fruːˈɪʃən/
the condition of bearing fruit
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
highest in quality
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
longevitynounUS /lɔːnˈdʒevəti/
duration of service
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
engage in
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
the force of workers available
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
absolutely essential
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
not any; not one
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
held or filled or in use
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The scholar poets are occupied with that which makes for culture, taste, refinement, ease, art.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
any competition
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading The scholar poets are occupied with that which makes for culture, taste, refinement, ease, art.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading The scholar poets are occupied with that which makes for culture, taste, refinement, ease, art.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The scholar poets are occupied with that which makes for culture, taste, refinement, ease, art.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
virilitynounUS /vərˈɪləti/
the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation
From this reading War, adventure, discovery, favor virility.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War, adventure, discovery, favor virility.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In more primitive communities, the sap and vitality of the race were kept in the best men, because upon them the strain and struggle were greatest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now understand me well--it is provided in the essence of things that from any fruition of success, no matter what, shall come forth something to make a greater struggle necessary."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
WhitmannounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whitman is always and everywhere occupied with that which makes for life, power, longevity, manliness.
